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Hip-Hop Rumors: Willow and Jaden Smith at the Root of Will and Jada’s Problems?!

This is a loaded rumor right here! In Touch magazine, one of the top gossip rags, is reporting that the careers of Will Smith and Jada’s children are the main reason why they are allegedly getting a divorce.

Apparently, Will and Jada can’t agree on how to manage the blossoming careers of their super stars-in-the-making offspring. Not to mention that Jada has been on the road with Willow for the past two years, and not at home taking care of her man! This is certainly a recipe for disaster.

The magazine is claiming that Jada has already sought the counsel of top divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser. Laura is the epitome of a “pitbull in a skirt” and has represented several celebrities in high profile divorces and garnered them millions! I wonder if these to have a pre-nup? Stay tuned for an official announcement from the pair any day now.

Shakir Stewart’s Mom Launches Empowerment Fund In Son’s Memory

(AllHipHop News) The family of late music executive Shakir Stewart is honoring his memory and legacy, with a new empowerment fund.

Shakir’s mother, Mrs. Portia Labrie and Saint Mary’s College High School have announced the establishment of the Shakir Stewart empowerment fund.

Shakira graduated from St. Mary’s in 1991, where he actively participated in student government and honed his leadership skills.

Those traits surfaced again as he entered into the music business after graduating from Morehouse College.

By the age of 24, Shakir had earned the title of Senior Vice-President of Hitco Music Publishing Company.

His last position was Executive Vice President of Island Def Jam, before he tragically committed suicide in 2008 at the age of 34.

During his short career, Shakir Stewart helped transform pop culture, by signing or discovering artists like Ciara, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Beyonce

“With this scholarship, we would like to continue Shakir’s passion for giving by providing students with the opportunity of a Saint Mary’s education,” a rep for The Shakir Stewart Endowment Fund told AllHipHop.com. “This has become the life mission of Shakir’s mother and she is seeking help from all the people that were a part of her son’s
iconic music career.”

More information about the Shakir Stewart Empowerment Fund can be found at www.shakirstewart.com.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye’s Mysterious Twitter Pal, Azealia Banks, Goes In On Kreayshawn

So, if you follow @kanyewest on Twitter, last night was quite the tweet-fest from the elusive Chi-Town rapper. He talked about his childhood, his opinions about how “illogical” awards shows are (which almost seemed to trip him up at one point), his Watch The Throne experiences, creating a design firm in his mother’s name, and…summer schools? Things got a little EMO, but he had some hella funny tweets, too:

This is all interesting fodder since Kanye West took a highly-noticed, super-long break from Twitter after some PR disasters/attacks on him in the past. Well, he’s back…in full force! It’s also interesting to note that HE ONLY FOLLOWS FIVE PEOPLE on Twitter vs. the 5.8 million people who follow him. One being Kim Kardashian. Moving on…

Upon further snooping, one person he follows is an interesting young, female MC named Azealia Banks from Harlem. We vaguely know her name, but dang, she MUST be SOMEBODY to get one out of five co-signs from Yeezy!

Anywho, Ms. Banks took to some tweeting of her own last night, and she went in on…rapper KREAYSHAWN! Like this!:

Umm, shots fired??! We don’t know why she has beef, but we think we like this Azealia chick already, so we’ll be watching! Minus the “face-sitting,” she and illseed are on the same page about Kreayshawn!

Common Joins Star-Packed Roster for BET Honors Show

(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper/actor Common is the latest celebrity to join an all-star roster for this year’s BET Honors.

The entertainer will be on hand for the fifth annual show, which will recognize the achievements of singers Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey, film director Spike Lee, revered poet Maya Angelou, the Tuskegee Airmen, and inspirational coach and mentor Beverly Kearney.

Common and Angelou recently worked together on a track called “The Dreamer” from his critically acclaimed album, The Dreamer, The Believer.

In addition to Common, The Hollywood Reporter notes that Patti Labelle, Cicely Tyson, and Aretha Franklin will take the stage for the BET Honors. Other celebrities making appearances at the show include Willow Smith and actors Cuba Gooding and Terrence Howard.

The fifth annual BET Honors will be taped on Saturday, January 14 at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. The show will air February 13 at 9 p.m. on BET.

Daily Word: NO Is Not An Answer!!!

Happy Thursday, my destined and determined!!!

Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to not taking no for an answer! Those who really want something, make it happen. Those who don’t, make excuses! This year, as we go towards our goals with everything we have, we must always remember that NO is just YES to a different question!!

Stop allowing other people, places, or things stop you from what is rightfully yours! You deserve to have everything you desire in life! You deserve to live life to the fullest! And you deserve to be happy!! No matter what has happened or will happen, understand that it is always to early to quit!! Don’t accept No as an Answer!! Figure out an alternative route and keep going until your get to your destination!! NOTHING CAN STOP YOU BUT YOU!!! -Ash’Cash

“Great minds have purposes; little minds have wishes. Little minds are subdued by misfortunes; great minds rise above them.” -Washington Irving

“For better or worse, our future will be determined in large part by our dreams and by the struggle to make them real.” -Unknown

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” -Og Mandino

“If you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.” -Mike Ditka

“When faced with a mountain, don’t quit! keep striving until you climb over, find a pass through, tunnel underneath or simply stay and turn the mountain into a gold mine.” -Robert Half

“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.” -Ella Wheeler Wilcox

“If one is determined, honest and also willing to give his best efforts then attaining his dream is absolutely possible.” -Sam Veda

TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD – CLICK HERE.

Ash’Cash is a Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker, Financial Expert and the author of Mind Right, Money Right: 10 Laws of Financial Freedom. For more information, please visit his website, www.IamAshCash.com.

 


Nas Willing To Help Kidnapped Concert Promoter In Angola

(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York, rapper Nas is making an effort to save a conert promoter who was abducted after the rhymesayer was a no-show at a recent concert in Angola.

Although sources close to Nas say the rapper is refusing to take the blame entirely for not performing at the show, TMZ.com reports the rap star is “extremely concerned” about the safety of Patrick Allocco, the event’s promoter – so much so that he is willing to cut a big check to ensure the AllGood Entertainment worker’s stateside return.

“The key is getting Patrick Allocco home safely,” one source told the web site.

previous report on the story from AllHipHop.com stated that Alloco’s abduction came when a local “concert impresario,” Henrique “Riquhino” Miguel, was upset that Nas and Jemiah Jai were not present at the New Year’s Eve show. As a result, Miguel hired local thugs to kidnap Allocco and his son at gunpoint and demanded that the promoter give the $315,000 advance back to him, or else. Despite the U.S. Embassy helping to obtain his freedom, Allocco is currently staying in a local hotel in Angola, where he is attempting to resolve the situation with Miguel.

The sources further stated that while Nas and his team did initially agree to perform at the show, the appearance was called off in light of a “miscommunication” about travel plans.

Despite Nas’ intention of never keeping the money, the rapper’s team is unclear about where to send the check. Speaking with a source, TMZ added that Nas’ team is “currently working on a solution … and intends to help resolve the matter ASAP.”

Big Sean Hits The Road With Trey Songz

(AllHipHop News) R&B hit maker Trey Songz is getting geared up for his “Anticipation 2our,” which will feature G.O.O.D. Music artist, Big Sean.

Presale tickets are available to members of Trey Angels, a fan club for the singer, on a limited first come, first serve basis, via Trey Songz’ official website, TreySongz.com.

The tour will make its run through Louisville, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Oakland, CA.

Below is a list of Trey Songz’ “Anticipation 2our” featuring Big Sean

2/10/12 – Louisville, KY – Palace Theatre | PRESALE TICKETS

2/11/12 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre | PRESALE TICKETS

2/17/12 – Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre | PRESALE TICKETS

2/18/12 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino | PRESALE TICKETS

2/19/12 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre | PRESALE TICKETS

Kanye West Launching Design Company DONDA

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Kanye West has launched a new design company that will make “products and experiences” for people.

According to Kanye, the new company is called DONDA and will have 22 different divisions.

“DONDA is a design company which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce there dreams and ideas,” Kanye West tweeted.

The rapper/producer said that DONDA will hire architects, graphic designers, directors, producers, social media experts, publishers, lawyers, nutritionists, scientists, doctors, teachers, A&R’s, etc.

“We want to help simplify and aesthetically improve everything we see hear, touch, taste and feel.”

Kanye also clarified recent reports about his upcoming clothing line for women.

Kanye shot down recent reports that his upcoming line would be named “DW” after his mother, Dr. Donya West.

“The name of the line is Kanye West not DW,” Kanye tweeted. “The DW was a design element placed on the invite in homage to my mom.”

Kanye revealed that he was bankrolling his entire effort in the fashion world with the money he’s earned from hit albums like his latest with Jay-Z, Watch The Throne.

“You guys might think I have some type of backing for my line but I don’t,” Kanye said. “I did the first fashion show out of my own pocket and used the money I made touring to follow my passion. I’ve been working at this for 8 years now.”

The rapper has been living in multiple countries in pursuit of his passion, including Japan, France and now London, according to reports.

“For the first 16 or 17 years of my life the only thing I knew about my woman’s clothing was what my Mom would wear. I guess some critics would joke that I still don’t know anything LOL. The teachers said I couldn’t focus… I used to get kicked out of class for bringing dirty mags and drawing Nikeys in 4th grade.”

Kanye said that his worldwide fame has actually hurt him more than it has helped.

“Being a celebrity has afforded me many opportunities but has also boxed me in creatively,” Kanye revealed. “What good is fame and prestige if you can’t use it to help people… I want to help by doing what I know how to do best .. create.”

Hip-Hop Rumors: BMF Wives Reality Show in the Works?

Holy huge handbag! We hear there’s another fake “wives” show on the way. Get ready for some more drink throwing, hair pulling and love triangles, BMF style!

According to Ozone Magazine, the significant others of several members of Big Meech and Terry Flenory’s infamous Detroit drug cartel, BMF (Black Mafia Family) are filming a reality show. The BMF carter were all busted in 2007 and charged with several drug and money laundering charges. Below is a chart of the infamous BMF crew

Here are the descriptions of the cast members below:

Tonesa Welch (far right), wife of Terry Flenory aka the “Shaunie O’neal” of the show. Tonesa calls herself the “First Lady of BMF,”and hopes to help tell Terry’s side of the BMF story.

Gricelda Chavez is ex-girlfriend of the snitch, music producer Damon Thomas. If his name sounds familiar it’s because he was Kim kardashian’s first husband. Damon was a player in a BMF money-laundering scheme involving jewelry purchases and, when confronted with the evidence, agreed to cooperate with the government as a witness against Terry. Wonder what this means for Tonesa and Gricelda’s relationship?

Lisa Buford’s boyfriend is “PJ,” a high-ranking BMF affiliate on Terry’s side of the organization.

Tiffany Gloster actually went to jail for two years for her role in BMF. This ride-or-die chick is the girlfriend of Jerry “J Rock” Davis and helped launder the proceeds from J Rock’s cocaine sales. J Rock is currently serving a sentence of 39 years and 10 months in prison.

I’m not sure we need another “wives” show with so many on TV already, but people can’t seem to get enough of them. Will you be tuning in?

Via: Ozone Magazine

Hip-Hop Rumors: Quickies Edition With Pill, Rick Ross, Chuck Inglish, The-Dream and More!

And the Plot Thickens…

Last week, Atlanta rapper Pill called out his record label, which up until today, most people thought was Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint. Well, that’s not really the case according to Pill, who recently told MTV: “I never signed any paperwork with Ross. It was just my deal was over at Warner already…I ain’t really got too much to say to somebody that ain’t got too much to say to me. I’m not a brownnose, I ain’t a punk *ss n*gga and I’m not finna go trying to chase behind somebody that ain’t sayin’ nothing to me.

Chuck Inglish Cooks Up Something for J. Dilla’s Rebirth of Detroit!

In the studio with Jonathon Taylor, Ma Dukes, Boldy James, Chuck Inglish & more, while chuck layed his tracks for a song he murders with Boldy James on The J Dilla Rebirth of Detroit album.” –Myles Rowe

Rebirth of Detroit drops in March!

The-Dream Made $15 Million Off Rihanna’s “Umbrella”!

Legendary singer/songwriter/producer The-Dream in the building on the Westwood 1Xtra show. He reveals how much paper he made from Rihanna’s#### ‘Umbrella’, talks about his 4 children to Christina Milian & Nivea and tells the story behind writing ‘Baby’ for Justin Bieber!” –WestwoodTV

DAMN!

EPIC WIN/FAIL OF THE DAY: Judge Claims Black Church Is Rightful Owner of KKK Store

Courts Grant Property of KKK Store to Black Church, But There’s a Hitch…

A South Carolina district court judge recently ruled that the New Beginnings Baptist Church is the rightful owner of a store that sells Ku Klux Klan robes and T-shirts. The battle over the building began in 1997 when a disgruntled KKK member transferred ownership to Rev. David Kennedy and his church, the Associated Press reports. However, a clause in the deed entitles the store’s proprietor, John Howard, to operate his business, the Redneck Shop, until he dies.

After a decade of Howard refusing to allow Kennedy and New Beginnings to inspect the property, the church finally sued the former KKK grand dragon for the Carolinas and others in 2008. Although it is unclear what the ruling means for Howard’s business, Rev. Kennedy told the Associated Press that after years of hateful reprisals by KKK klansman against church members, he’s not counting anything out.’I think that the church would do good in that building,’ Kennedy said.” –ABA

For more information on this case, click here.

As of now, Howard’s KKK store is only open one day a week, as opposed to its previous five, so that alone deserves a WIN. But, the fact that the store is even still open and operating in any capacity deserves a FAIL.

We wonder what “Clayton Bigsby” has to say about all of this…

Hip-Hop Rumors: Vanessa and Angela Simmons BROKE?!

Well, well, well, it looks like the goodie-two-shoes daughters of rap legend Rev Run from Run DMC are having a little trouble paying their taxes. And by a little trouble, we mean, these chicks owe almost half a million dollars in back taxes! (Do they even have that much money?)

This is all according to the Detroit News, which says that several liens were filed against the Pastry owners. Check out the laundry list of liens filed against them below:

* The IRS filed a $26,658 tax lien against Angela Simmons on Dec. 22 with the New York City Register.

* The IRS filed a $22,528 tax lien against Vanessa Simmons on Dec. 22 in New York.

* The IRS filed a $157,787 tax lien against Vanessa Simmons on Nov. 10 in New York.

* The IRS filed a $27,248 tax lien against Angela Simmons on May 20 in New York.

* The IRS filed a $132,466 tax lien against Angela Simmons on April 1 in New York.

* The state of California filed a $44,253 tax lien against Vanessa Simmons on March 23 in Sacramento County Court.

* The state of California filed a $39,538 tax lien against Angela Simmons on March 23 in Sacramento.

Looks like Daddy is going to have to come to the rescue on this one. Maybe these “socialites” need to stop posing for the paparazzi on red carpets, and start taking their tails to work. Expect Angela to pose for Playboy or hook up with a baller in 5…4…3…2…..

Via: Detroit News